Must-see hotels in Wales

  • Ty-Parc B&B

    Ceredigion

    This appealing Edwardian house north of downtown Cardigan offers five bright en-suite rooms decked out in cream shades and blond-wood furnishings. Extra…

  • Fern Villa

    North Pembrokeshire

    Situated on the slopes in Goodwick (head towards the church), this large cream Victorian offers clean en-suite rooms, some with exposed stone walls and…

  • Town House

    Cardiff

    Succinctly named, this elegant Victorian town house on the Cathedral Rd strip has welcoming owners and a relaxed vibe. It retains lots of period features,…

  • Panorama

    South Pembrokeshire

    The pink slice of a pastel row of town houses, this convivial, family-run hotel has eight guest rooms of various configurations, each with its own…

  • Y Glennydd

    St Davids (Tyddewi)

    Decorated with maritime memorabilia, this 1880s terraced house was built to accommodate coast guard officers and has a traditional, bordering on old…

  • Parva Farmhouse

    Southeast Wales

    This cosy 17th-century farmhouse has low oak-beamed ceilings, leather Chesterfield sofas, a bar and a wood-burning stove in the lounge, and a garden with…

  • Oakfield

    Southeast Wales

    Paula and Heidi, the clued-up owners of this spick-and-span B&B, are a fount of local knowledge. Their three well-appointed rooms have a fresh, modern…

  • YHA Snowdon Bryn Gwynant

    Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)

    Bryn Gwynant has the most impressive building and the most idyllic setting of all Snowdonia National Park's youth hostels, occupying a slate Victorian…

  • Victoria Cottage

    Isle of Anglesey (Ynys Môn)

    Behind the bright yellow door of this 1833 terrace house are three well-appointed B&B rooms and many portraits of a sadly departed (and extremely cute)…

  • Castlebank Hotel

    Anglesey & the North Coast

    The stepped roof line gives this friendly, family run Victorian townhouse hotel a distinctly Dutch look. Inside, it's old-fashioned and homey, with a snug…

  • Black Boy Inn

    Anglesey & the North Coast

    Dating from 1522, this is one of the oldest pubs in Wales and one of the most atmospheric – it's said to be haunted, and the bar is a true Welsh-speaking…

  • The Lodge

    Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog

    Blissfully located on the rural fringes of the village, this charming B&B has four guest rooms, each with modern bathroom and countryside views. Relax in…

  • Winchfawr Lodges

    Southeast Wales

    Overlooking Merthyr Tydfil from the slopes to its west, this trio of self-contained, detached, brick houses offers comfortable home-style accommodation,…

  • St Lawrence Country Guesthouse

    South Pembrokeshire

    Set in seven hectares of gardens, pasture and woodland, this tranquil B&B offers five comfortable rooms and wonderful sea views. It's located 1.5 miles…

  • Betws-y-Coed YHA

    Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)

    Part of the Swallow Falls Complex – a bustling traveller hub which includes a hotel, tavern and campground – this no-frills hostel occupies an…

  • Manorbier YHA

    South Pembrokeshire

    Looking like a cross between a space station and a motorway diner, this futuristic ex–Ministry of Defence building is 1.5 miles east of the village centre…

  • Ivy Bank

    South Pembrokeshire

    Subtle swagged curtains, tasselled lampshades and bold floral wallpapers are the order of the day in this Victorian B&B close to the train station. Room…

  • Bodalwyn

    Ceredigion

    Simultaneously upmarket and homely, this handsome Edwardian B&B offers tasteful rooms with sparkling new bathrooms and a hearty cooked breakfast (with…

  • Bryn Awel

    St Davids (Tyddewi)

    Well positioned on the High St, Bryn Awel has small but cosy rooms (all en suite) spread over two floors of a handsome timber-floored Victorian. The…

  • Danywenallt YHA

    Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog

    Ideally located for hiking and biking around Talybont Reservoir, this secluded converted farmhouse lacks a guest kitchen but has a cafe. Camping is…

  • Y Meirionnydd

    Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)

    Slap bang in the centre of town, this listed Georgian town house has been thoroughly refurbished, with a hip new look complementing the roughly hewn stone…

  • Corris Hostel

    Powys

    Occupying an old slate schoolhouse uphill from the centre of town, this ecofriendly independent hostel is popular with walkers and mountain bikers. There…

  • Tintern Old Rectory

    Southeast Wales

    Dressed in pale pink, blue and cherry-blossom wallpaper, the four sweet rooms in this Tudor-inspired 18th-century house either look over the river or have…

  • Royal Sportsman Hotel

    Llŷn Peninsula

    It's not about to win any awards for its decor but this old charmer (constructed in 1862 as a coaching inn) has clean and comfortable rooms and a staff…

  • Bryn Derwen Guest House

    Anglesey & the North Coast

    Sitting behind steep lawns, this six-bedroom Victorian townhouse B&B is barely a five-minute walk south of the walled town. The rear rooms are small, with…

  • Guest House

    Southeast Wales

    This family-friendly B&B has six cheerful, flouncy, en suite rooms with mountain views and a mini-menagerie of pigs, rabbits, chickens and parrots. The…

  • Drovers

    Swansea, The Gower & Carmarthenshire

    This attractive Georgian house on the town's main square has a comfortably old-fashioned feel with its ancient stone hearth, antique furniture and simply…

  • Old Rectory

    Southeast Wales

    The Old Rectory offers a warm welcome and three luxurious rooms with views over the Severn Estuary to England. It's located in the hilltop village of…

  • Alexander

    Swansea (Abertawe)

    Perfectly positioned for the Uplands strip of bars and eateries, this oversized B&B/small hotel has 10 attractive rooms and a very friendly host. The…

  • Woburn Hill Hotel

    Isle of Anglesey (Ynys Môn)

    This unpretentious family run hotel offers simple, comfortably furnished whitewashed rooms in the centre of Cemaes. There's also a small dining room…

  • Plough

    Swansea, The Gower & Carmarthenshire

    On the A40, just north of Llandeilo, this baby-blue inn offers hip, contemporary rooms with countryside views. The standard rooms are spacious enough but…

  • The Start

    Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog

    Peacefully set on the fringes of town, this renovated 18th-century house boasts an unbeatable riverside location, homely rooms and a flagstone-floored…

  • Broad Haven YHA

    South Pembrokeshire

    This excellent purpose-built, well-kept hostel is close to the beach and has wonderful sea views from its dining room and deck. It closes completely in…

  • Kingsbridge

    Isle of Anglesey (Ynys Môn)

    This well-equipped camping and caravanning site is also a haven for local wildlife and wildflowers, earning it 13 David Bellamy Conservation Awards. It's…

  • Transfynydd Holiday Village

    Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)

    This massive complex 2 miles north of Coed y Brenin has around 350 log cabins, plus its own shop (9am to 5pm) laundrette (24 hours) and kids' adventure…

  • Tŷ Gwyn

    Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog

    Once the home of Regency architect John Nash, Tŷ Gwyn is a lovely old Georgian house with four spacious en suite rooms, each themed around a Welsh…

  • Hendre Mynach

    Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)

    Right by the beach, this well-kept park has caravan sites marked out between manicured hedges and a couple of flat camping fields protected by windbreaks…

  • Lovesgrove

    South Pembrokeshire

    Is it a small hotel, a large B&B or an upmarket motel? Whatever label you settle on, Lovesgrove is a handsome choice, with 12 large, modern rooms and a…

  • Burleigh House

    Llandudno

    Levitate up from the New Age shop downstairs to Burleigh's six fresh and contemporary rooms. Some of them are quite large, particularly the sunny corner…

  • Caer Menai

    Anglesey & the North Coast

    A former county school (1894), this elegant building is on a quiet street nestled against the western town wall. The seven renovated rooms are fresh,…

More destinations you need to see